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Drug Overdose Deaths a Problem in US

Some medications that were created to help people heal can do major harm when abused. A new report found that death rates from some painkillers and other drugs may be on the rise.

Healthy Ways to Make Food Taste Better

We often try to make food taste better by adding extra salt and fat, but too much of these ingredients can start to take a toll on our health.

California Firm Recalls Pork Blood Product Due to Lack of Inspection

Olson Meat, an Orland, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 160 pounds of pork blood product that was produced without the benefit of federal inspection and outside regular inspection hours, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Drinking Alcohol May Affect Quality of Sperm

Regularly drinking heavy amounts of alcohol intake can raise the risk for a number of health issues ranging from hangovers to cirrhosis of the liver. New research suggests heavy drinking may also be tied to men's reproductive health.

Gout Patients May Have Higher Diabetes Risk

Having gout has been tied to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And one gender might be at higher risk than the other.

Physical Activity Enhanced Kidney Patients' Lives

Exercise can be an effective natural “medicine.” It can help reduce high blood pressure and lower blood sugar. For those with kidney failure, it may prolong life and boost mental health.

Mini-Stroke May Lead to PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition often associated with war survivors. People who have had mini-strokes, however, may also live with PTSD.

IKEA Recalls Two Pasta Products Due to Undeclared Soy

If you have purchased PASTAÄLGAR FULLKORN, elk-shaped wholegrain pasta or PASTAÄLGAR, elk-shaped pasta, in the Swedish Food Market at IKEA, please be aware that the product may contain soy, which is not declared on the product.

Allergy Alert for Peanuts in Dark Chocolate Cherries

Tropical Valley Foods Inc. of Plattsburgh, NY, is recalling 455 cases (12 bags per case) of next by Nature DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRIES, Lot 460013, due to the potential for undeclared peanuts to be packaged in the product.

FDA Takes Steps to Strengthen Cybersecurity of Medical Devices

To strengthen the safety of medical devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today finalized recommendations to manufacturers for managing cybersecurity risks to better protect patient health and information.

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